Job Description

The School of Law has the following vacancies:
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Law of Contract and International Business Transactions Law (1 vacancy)

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Law of Succession, Persons and Family Law (1 vacancy)

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Law of Evidence, Civil and/or Criminal Procedure (1 vacancy)

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Constitutional Law (the primary teaching and research focus must be broader than the Bill of the Rights) (1 vacancy)

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Corporate Law (1 vacancy)

REQUIREMENTS

1.Applicants at the level of Professor/Associate Professor must have a doctorate (preferably in the advertised field being applied for) and substantial accredited research output in one of the fields applied for; a proven track record of effective teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and evidence of successful postgraduate supervision. Evidence of graduating PhD or LLM (research) students will be an advantage. An NRF rating is an advantage.

2.Applicants at the level of Adjunct Professor must at least have an LLB, preferably an LLM, and must have worked in a professional field where they were not expected to be an active researcher. They must have distinguished themselves in teaching and excelled in their profession as evidenced by reputation and/or international standing.

Applicants may be required to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level in the advertised fields and if the need arises in an additional field.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

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How To Apply

To apply:
o Please submit a cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for outlining why you comply with the requirements.
o A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees; and
o An academic transcript, as well as certified copies of your ID document, matriculation certificate, and degree certificates

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at Vacancies - Wits University and submitting your application.

Visit the School's website at: http://www.wits.ac.za/law/

CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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